Sprouts makes headway in Florida’s Publix-dominated market

Arizona natural food grocer Sprouts Farmers Market is carving out a niche for itself in the state — even in the shadow of Publix, the 10,000-pound elephant.

Sprouts Farmers Market opened its Port Charlotte store Jan. 12.
Sprouts Farmers Market opened its Port Charlotte store Jan. 12.
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